Position: Senior FX Artist

Studio: WildBrain

Date: Feb 2023 – Aug 2023

 

Blaze and the Monster Machines on IMDB

 

“Blaze and the Monster Machines” was a kids show, from Nickelodeon and produced by WildBrain.

While I was working on “Go, Dog. Go!” as FX Supervisor, and as the show begun to wrap things up I was asked to help Blaze’s FX team. Even though I’m not considered an FX artist – I’m a generalist -, I was more than happy to have this opportunity to learn more about the operational side. I had previous experience with some of the tools (like PhoenixFD and Nuke) which made the experience smoother.

Aside standard detailed simulations (smoke, dust, rigid body, particle and fluids), the generalist approach for “out of the box” solutions was very well received by the FX Supervisor, and the team was amazing. It was the best team experience I ever had – exchanged knowledge, support for and from everyone, and lots of fun in our Friday scrum meetings. Loved to work with them.